Requires Division of Children's System of Care to make changes to certain polices regarding the provision of family support and respite care services for certain eligible individuals.

This bill requires New Jersey's Division of Children's System of Care (DCSOC) to extend the authorization period for respite care services from 90 days to 12 months for individuals under 21 with developmental disabilities. It mandates that families or guardians receive a separate "bank" of respite care hours (for agency-hired, agency-weekend, or self-hired respite) each year, distinct from regular family support hours, based on their specific needs. The bill replaces the current annual reapplication process with an annual reevaluation of service effectiveness, ensuring families aren't forced to reapply to maintain existing respite care levels. It explicitly prohibits reducing authorized respite hours during the 12-month period. The policy affects families of young people with developmental disabilities who rely on these services through DCF-contracted agencies.